Hynes wants higher taxes on wealthy

September 02, 2009

State Comptroller Dan Hynes today said he could dig the state out of its budget hole if he were governor, outlining more than half a dozen initiatives ranging from a graduated income tax and new casinos to cutting state workers and reducing state contracts.

Hynes is challenging Gov. Pat Quinn for the Democratic nomination and formally kicked off his campaign today at a Chicago hotel. He travels to Springfield for a repeat performance this afternoon.